Origin
Geneva, IL
Late night in Geneva on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Geneva, IL to Berwyn, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneva, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
This 33-mile drive from Geneva to Berwyn, Illinois, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily local roads with a short stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, so expect a turn-heavy experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical journey. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward commute between two Illinois towns. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 13 mi | 16m |
| West Cermak Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| South Winfield Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West State Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| York Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 13 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on this road
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto IL 38
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West State Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on IL 38
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Winfield Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Winfield Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 88 East: Chicago
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 138
Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft
·
8 sec
Toward York Road, Oak Brook
11
Turn left onto York Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
York Road
12
Turn left onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
22nd Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on West Cermak Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Geneva, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 38 / West State Street
Turn right onto IL 38 / West State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
South Winfield Road
Turn right onto South Winfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
25.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
9
25.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward York Road, Oak Brook
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward York Road, Oak Brook
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(13 mi)
$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than settling into long, straight stretches. While 0% of the drive is on highways, you will encounter the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for a 13-mile segment. This offers a brief period of faster travel before returning to more localized roads. The overall driving experience is likely to involve navigating through various suburban and urban environments with varying speed limits and traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 38 / West State Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 38 / West State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (South Winfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Geneva, IL and Berwyn, IL, road signs point toward Oak Brook and Hinsdale.
Oak Brook
25.4 mi in
|
~38m
Hinsdale
25.4 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Starting in Geneva, IL
Full guide →Geneva is a city in Chicagoland's Fox River Valley.
Arriving in Berwyn, IL
Full guide →Founded 1908
Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Arthur J. Dunham House — historic house in Berwyn, Illinois
- • Mr. Robert Silhan House — historic house in Illinois, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Berwyn, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 38 / West State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (South Winfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwyn, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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